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Why mix varieties of wheat in a field?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on August 7, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

You’ve probably heard of the value of diversification in your financial portfolio. Having more than one type of financial investment reduces risk of losing all your money. My research involves lowering risks […]

Tomato production 101: Distinctions beyond the “fruit or vegetable” debate

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on July 22, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

The American public has long debated whether the tomato is a vegetable or a fruit. This results in an uneasy truce: botanically, it’s considered a fruit, but practically, it’s lumped in with […]

Where does pyrethrum come from?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

If you’re a gardener, you may have heard of the common trick to plant chrysanthemums around your garden to deter pests. Marigolds work, too. This is because the flowers naturally are high […]

What is some current research in growing strawberries?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on June 7, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Peak strawberry season depends on what region of the U.S. you live in. In Louisiana, strawberry harvest begins in April. In the upper Midwest it’s July. But no matter where you live, […]

Why is it important to increase genetic diversity in crops, especially in soybean?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Most of us have a favorite variety of apple. ‘HoneyCrisp’ is my new favorite because, as the name implies, the taste is super sweet, and the bite is crunchy. For apple pies, […]

How does wind erosion affect farming in Washington state?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on May 7, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Farming is reliant on soil to produce food. The main long-term threat to the soil is erosion by wind and water. Wind erosion is a soil health thief. In both sandy and […]

How are vineyards in California following sustainable practices?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 22, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Sustainable wine production uses practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable. Grape growers and vintners, the people who make wine, follow sustainable practices throughout California to grow and make […]

How a new malting barley variety for California came to be

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on April 7, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Beer made from barley grains has been consumed since ancient Egyptian times. Modern day growers plant what is profitable – and grains for malting barley command higher prices than animal feed grains. […]

What are seeds made of – and how can they grow into fruitful plants?!

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )

Every year when I plant my garden, I feel a tinge of doubt. Shaking out lettuce seeds from the packet, they seem hard and lifeless. I drop the seeds into a trench […]

Why are seeds of different sizes and shapes?

By sustainablesecurefoodblog on March 22, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )

Seeds come in different sizes and shapes across plant species. They range from dust-sized seeds in orchids to double coconut Lodoicea (yes, coconuts are seeds!). Depending on geographical location and the prevailing […]

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